The Art of Conversation
by Khurshed Dordi
In an era of fleeting attention spans and digital noise, The author argues that real-life communication which is rich in curiosity, presence and meaning is one of the most valuable skills.
Drawing from 30 + years of experience in global banking and leadership roles the author brings a boardroom sensibility and teaches us the art of conversation and how to elevate our communication skills in a way that can influence outcomes, and help us to connect with anyone with practical communication techniques for both personal and professional success
The book gives the reader the wisdom through practical techniques and a mindset shift to stop viewing conversation as mere information exchange, and instead treat it as connection-creation.
The practical focus of the book is something that I really liked It doesn't stay in a superficial preachy territory but gives a straightforward emphasis on its purpose and knowledge. For example, there’s a strong emphasis on the “power of the question” as a tool to deepen connection.
With so many interactions now digital, and people being more present in the virtual world than the real world the book’s focus on dialogue exchange hits a chord.
Although based in the Indian context (many examples lean toward Westernised settings. Some readers in more informal grassroots settings may want more locally grounded stories.
This book is really useful if you are someone who gets coldfeet in meetings, networking events, client-calls or talks and feel that your words often don’t land as hoped, this book gives you a toolkit to sharpen that also gives guidance about personal conversations not just professional ones.This book would help in carrying conversations in a way that would building trust, teams and influence.
